1950 Map of Stillwater

About this map

The Carson Sink dominates the northern reaches of this mid-century survey, where the Carson River terminates in a series of alkali flats and ephemeral lakes. The settlement at Stillwater serves as a hub for a complex irrigation network, evidenced by the dense grid of waterways including the Stillwater Irrigation Drain and Vencil Drain. This hydrological system supports both local agriculture and the protected wetlands of the Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge, which provides a managed contrast to the surrounding Sand Dunes and Alkali Flat.